Entries by Frannie Danzinger

Factoid: Gym Membership Usage in the US

According to a report from IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association), more than 45 Million health club members made an average of 102 visits to facilities in 2009.  Those members earned an average of $75,000 per year and paid an average of $42 per month for gym membership; their average age was 41 years.

Cycle For Survival – Sunday, February 13

I am most excited to provide links to this incredible event we are hosting at The Solon Community Center – Cycle for Survival takes place on Sunday, February 13th from 1-5 pm. As many of you know, last year I supported my dear friend, Stacy Starkoff, and rode in NYC at Cycle for Survival, which […]

Heart Rates Up for Haiti

Please join me along with five wonderful instructors and friends and we sweat together during Heart Rates Up for Haiti and raise money for victims around the world who have been adversely affected by the recent earthquakes.

Front Deltoid Forward Rotation

Beginning with feet slightly wider than hip-distance apart and arms shoulder height, forming right angles at the elbows.  Maintaining the 90-degree angle, rotate your arms forward, until parallel to the ground.  Return to start.

Weighted Lunge with Glute Lift

Beginning in forward lunge position, front knee on top of ankle, back knee reaching straight down toward the ground.  Add a weighted bar for added resistance.  Be sure this bar is not placed directly on your spine, but rather on the muscle across your back.  Push off the ground from the rear leg, until that […]

Adductor Ball Drop

Begin with legs straight up, ball firmly squeezed between your feet.  As you release your legs to the side, let the ball drop straight down, catching it with your hands.  As soon as you catch the ball, immediately release the ball back up, as you pull your legs together.  Once your feet make contact with […]

Squat Jump

Begin with feet straddling a bench, knees bent.  In one motion, jump up until feet land on bench, allowing knees to bend into a squat position.  As you extend up from the squat, power jump back down to the ground, straddling the bench, and squat on the ground.  When you jump either up or down, […]

Side Lateral Raise

Begin by standing with feet hip distance apart, hands hanging by each side.  Lifting either one arm at a time, or both arms simultaneously, raise arm(s) until they reach shoulder height.  Slowly lower back down to start and repeat.